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Bloom Mitt

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
9 Reviews
$110.00
Artist Collaboration
Genuine Fur

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Description

The Bloom Collection is designed by Ojibwe artist Shannon Gustafson, using real glass crystals. Her beadwork comes to life on our black suede hides with vibrant florals, berries, and leaves. A limited-edition design added to a small collection of our signature mitts, moccasins, and waterproof mukluks.

ABOUT THE ART:
"This design reminds me of resilience. Beadwork is therapeutic and our people have reconnected through creativity during these hard times. That is beautiful beadwork has been my medicine, helping me to live with an unspeakable loss. It has helped me to stand up, learning to walk in a new world."

Technical Specs

Materials: Cowhide Suede, Rabbit Fur, Beads

About the Artist
Shannon Gustafson
Ojibwe, Whitesand First Nation

Shannon Gustafson (Ojibwe) is a member of Whitesand First Nation and a long term resident of Thunder Bay Ontario, She works as a full time artist and has experience in various artistic mediums such as beadwork, textiles, traditional clothing/regalia, woodworking and painting. She is well known for her floral beadwork which is inspired by the ancestors of her tribe.

As an Indigenous artist she is committed to cultural preservation through continual learning and sharing her gifts. She has received numerous Ontario Arts Council grants as well as a recipient of the Hnatyshyn Foundation Reveal Indigenous artist awards in 2017. In recent years, Shannon has been faced with some personal struggles and has found comfort and solace within her arts practice. She has learned to move forward and expresses much gratitude for the gifts she carries.

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Cultural Appreciation vs. Appropriation

We make our moccasins and mukluks for everyone. By purchasing from us, you are participating in cultural appreciation, not cultural appropriation. When you purchase from Manitobah, you are directly supporting Indigenous people and celebrating Indigenous culture in an authentic, meaningful way that supports us in our vision to create positive impact in Indigenous communities.

Manitobah Founded in Winnipeg, Manitoba, 1997
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 9 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 8 Total 4 star reviews: 0 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
89%would recommend this product
9 reviews
  • KT
    Kathy T.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 months ago
    Mitts

    I ordered them for my 80 yr old mother whose hands are arthritic and painfully cold all the time. She absolutely LOVES THEM and says they are the warmest and most beautiful mitts she ever had. She is very happy with her birthday present so thank you. Next will be some moccasins.

  • D
    Dawn
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    5 months ago
    stiff

    They ran smaller than expected and the material is a little stiff....they are beautiful and I hope that they loosen up with time.

  • SR
    Stanley R.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6 months ago
    My wife LOVES Them

    As the sub0-zero temps close in upon us here in NW Montana. those mitts are the cat's whiskers!

    They made my wife's day!

  • RB
    Ray B.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7 months ago
    Ni’nanáskomon, Very happy and Grateful

    The quality of these mittens are unmatched, my wife will love them for Christmas.

    Thanks guys!

    Ekosi

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    Brittany
    Verified Reviewer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7 months ago
    Love the product and the service!

    I bought these mitts in person from a pop up store. The service was amazing! Bobby joe made me feel so welcomed. She helped me find the perfect fitting mitts. She was delightful to talk with, took an interest in my own bead work. She listened and noted down the feed back I gave her on the bloom Mukluks. I recommend that they have more adjustable options for us strong calved ladies out there, that have great sturdy hiking legs that just need a little extra adjustable room for the perfect mukluk fit. If they had the spring Mukluks in an adjustable model I would have bought them in a heartbeat. Very happy with their product and services. It was really nice to feel so welcomed.

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Frequently asked questions

Absolutely! We make our moccasins and mukluks for everyone. By purchasing from us, you are participating in cultural appreciation, not cultural appropriation. When you purchase from Manitobah, you are directly supporting Indigenous people and celebrating Indigenous culture in an authentic, meaningful way that helping us in our vision to create positive impact in Indigenous communities.

To make our brand more accessible, to support our social impact initiatives, and to allow us to compete with other global fashion brands, we produce our products in international ethical partner factories. Our factory partners that support our growing product line go through an in-depth 3rd party inspection and internal Social Compliance Audit. These high standards are continually monitored and respected. We are proud of our manufacturing policies and our ability to build capacity globally. We believe that our success as an Indigenous business has been due to our willingness to walk forward while honouring our past.

Manitobah Mukluks makes a variety of products that match Canada's diverse climates. We offer select styles of adult mukluks that are waterproof. Those styles are tagged online as waterproof and can be seen here.

Both styles of children's mukluks are waterproof. They have been treated with our AuthenTEC waterproofing system; treated hide and an internal flexible coating that is inspired by pine pitch and spruce gum. Manitobah conducts rigorous waterproof and temperature testing using a minimum 50,000 flex standard.

The rest of the adult mukluks are constructed with natural suede and leather which are not sealed and not considered waterproof. We recommend treating them with a leather/suede protector to help with water resistance and general protection. All of our MUKLUKS are insulated with sheepskin footbeds and most are constructed with untreated suede which is porous (and not considered waterproof). These natural materials need to breathe in order to be effective in extreme cold. Indigenous people have been surviving in the coldest climates for thousands of years using this very wisdom.

Protection: Use a silicone-based leather/suede protector. Do not spray fur, as it contains natural protective oils. We offer a protecting spray as part of our Care Kit here

To Clean: Leather can be cleaned using a gentle soap and soft brush. For salt, wipe down with a damp cloth. Even if they have been sprayed, salt is corrosive and can cause damage.

To Dry: Once wet, allow your footwear to dry naturally

Wear: Never pull fur when putting on or removing boot, fur sheds over time and frequent friction will cause the fur to shed much faster. Cross laces over before tightening to avoid tearing leather eyeholes

Storage: When ready to store them for the season you should clean them, allow them to dry and then pack them away in a sealed container away from heat, moisture and pets (a plastic storage tote works great.) You can also use a pool noodle or something similar in the shaft to keep them upright during storage.

Some of our mukluks and natural-soled moccasins are not built on a traditional foot last (the solid form on which most shoes are molded), so there is no "left" or "right" foot. This method has been used on Indigenous footwear for thousands of years. It's completely natural for the shoes to feel slightly "off" or awkward when new, but over time the natural materials will form to your foot and allow you to have a completely custom fit.

Our sheepskin-lined mukluks are considered one of the warmest winter boots for northern winters and are rated down to -32 degrees Celsius. Partnering with Vibram has also allowed us to design a sole that allows your foot to bend. Research indicates that flexible soles promote proper foot movement and blood circulation to your toes. This means that in cold dry weather, our mukluks will allow your feet to stay warmer than almost anything on the market.